The Pacific Risk Management ʻOhana (PRiMO) is a regional platform that recognizes the value of collective action and is committed to enhancing cooperation, coordination, and collaboration to strengthen and sustain resilient island communities. PRiMO brings people and organizations together to channel their efforts more effectively toward our common goals.
Building Coalitions and Local Solutions for Resilience
Recent disasters like the wildfires in Hawaiʻi and Typhoon Mawar in the Marianas demonstrate how climate change and extreme weather events create increasing challenges to the resiliency of Pacific Islands. Addressing not only acute disasters but also chronic hazards like erosion and invasive species requires collaboration among diverse Pacific Island perspectives through initiatives like PRiMO. By fostering coalitions and creating localized solutions, we can effectively mobilize resources and build resilience to combat these pressing environmental and socio-economic issues.
The PRiMO ʻOhana will convene in March 2025 to share resources, knowledge, and lessons learned in topical areas including: Pre-disaster Recovery Planning and Preparedness, Housing and Infrastructure Resilience, Natural and Cultural Resources, Community Resilience, and Innovations in Resilience. Together, we can develop local solutions that utilize the wisdom of the past, the innovation of today, and provide greater security for future generations.
Proposals are being accepted for Full-length Sessions, Individual Presentations, Trainings and Workshops, and Academic Presentations until October 1, 2024.
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